Politics
Solving the World's Problems - the limit of speed limit chat
Simon Wilson and Jesse discuss how can we have a better, more productive debate about road safety. Why does our starting point always seem to be getting everyone to drive faster? Audio
Watch: Parliament gathers to pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died on Thursday, "as she lived - fighting for the cause" according to her colleagues.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
'Carried on behalf of all of us': Iwi defends the mana of moko
It comes after Winston Peters' comments calling Rawiri Waititi's mataora "scribbles".
MPs remember 'great tōtara' Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Flags are flying at half mast around Parliament after the death of the Te Pati Māori MP for Tāmaki Makaurau at the age of 50. Audio
Impacts of Takutai Tarsh Kemp death to be felt across Parliament
As a sitting MP, the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament. Acting Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
UK correspondent Dan Bloom
UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at the government's plans to push ahead with cuts to benefits for disabled people. Audio
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
A new law will also fix "abhorrent" rules about questioning children about sexual activity in court, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
Politics chat with Carmel Sepuloni
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni looks at the week in politics both at home and abroad Audio
Legislation on Oranga Tamariki oversight passes third reading
It passed with the support of every party in Parliament except Te Pāti Māori.
30 hours allocated for public submissions on Regulatory Standards Bill
Labour's Duncan Webb says the decision is "derisory" and "insulting".
Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP a 'dickhead'
The New Zealand First leader called Tākuta Ferris a "dickhead" in the House, but is questioning whether the word is offensive.
NZ First's Shane Jones criticises advertisement encouraging enrolment to Māori Roll
The NZ First minister says the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency campaign aligns too closely with Te Pāti Māori. Audio
Whanau Ora sparks govt concern after launching Maori voter ad
The Whanau Ora commissioning agency is being issued a 'please explain' after it launched an ad campaign encouraging Maori to sign up to the Maori electoral roll. It's prompted concern from senior… Audio
The House: Parliament's reaction to the Middle East crisis
The first business for Parliament this week was not Question Time, but a Ministerial Statement on the evolving Middle East situation.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
